Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Challah





Challah

2 1/2 c. warm water
1 Tbsp. yeast
1/2 c. honey
4 Tbsp. oil
3 eggs
1 Tbsp. salt
8 c. flour

In large bowl sprinkle yeast over warm water. Beat in honey, oil, eggs and salt. Add flour - one cup at a time. Knead until smooth and elastic adding flour as needed. Cover with damp cloth and let rise for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled.

Punch down - turn onto floured board. Divide in half. Divide each into thirds and roll into long snakes - about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Braid together. Place on greased pan. Cover with towel and let rise for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375. Add about 1 Tbsp. honey to egg wash and brush over loaves.

For 2 loaves, bake for 40 minutes. For 1 loaf, bake for 33 minutes. Cover with foil for the first 20 minutes of bake time.

Ingredients for 1 loaf
1 1.4 c, water
1 packet yeast
1/2 c. honey
2 Tbsp. oil
1 whole egg and 3 egg yolks
1/2 Tbsp. salt
4 c. flour

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